Project Officer (Geo-Spatial Information)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) under the Queensland Government seeks a Project Officer (Geo-Spatial Information) to join the Digital & Data Solutions team. You will develop maps and spatial products, manage spatial data, and work with stakeholders to deliver GIS solutions that inform operational decisions and protect Queensland’s environment.

You’ll provide ArcGIS support, ensure documentation, and help advance spatial capability across the program, aligning with departmental

Qualifications

• Experience working with GIS software and spatial information.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Produces accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop maps, spatial products and visualisations to support operational needs.
• Analyse, manage and maintain spatial information per standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver GIS solutions.
• Provide technical support to ArcGIS users across the Program.
• Support reporting, project documentation and information management.
• Contribute to spatial capability development and continuous improvement.

Skills

GIS software

Spatial data

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisation

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Model Builder

Python scripting

Job description

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) is seeking a Project Officer (Geo-Spatial Information) to join our Digital & Data Solutions team.In this role, you'll use GIS technology and spatial data to support one of Australia's largest biosecurity programs. Your work will help inform operational decisions, improve service delivery and contribute to protecting Queensland's environment, agriculture and communities from the impacts of invasive fire ants.About the roleYou will:Develop maps, spatial products and visualisations to support operational and business needs.Analyse, manage and maintain spatial information in line with departmental standards.Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver GIS and mapping solutions.Provide technical support and advice to ArcGIS users across the Program.Assist with reporting, project documentation and information management activities.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and spatial capability development.We're seeking someone who:Has experience working with GIS software and spatial information.Can communicate technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.Produces accurate, high-quality work and has strong attention to detail.Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.Is organised and able to manage competing priorities.While not essential, experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:ESRI ArcGIS applications.ArcGIS Model Builder and/or Python scripting.Spatial analysis and cartographic principles.Biosecurity, emergency management or response environments.Why join us?This is an opportunity to apply your GIS skills to meaningful work that delivers real benefits for Queensland. You'll join a supportive team, work with innovative technologies and contribute to a program making a tangible difference to communities and industry across the state.Apply now and help shape the spatial intelligence that supports Queensland's biosecurity future.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.